Hervey Bay Water Police have coordinated the search which commenced last Friday, November 25 and has involved helicopters, police and Volunteer Marine Rescue vessels, and patrols of shoreline and inlets.

The search area has encompassed thousands of square nautical miles, and at times involved multiple helicopters and vessels including as far north as Yeppoon and south to the Gold Coast.

Broadcasts across the marine radio network continue in an attempt to raise the missing trawler, as well as alerting vessels in the area.

While the search has now been scaled back police will continue shoreline patrols.

The Hervey Bay Water Police continue their investigations into the suspected disappearance of the trawler with police liaising with the families of the three-man crew, keeping them updated regarding the search.

The Bundaberg #RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew search the coastline from Bustard Head to Fraser Island to locate a missing trawler. pic.twitter.com/S0DgKnrsWT